Amanda

Yep, that's what you're supposed to do.
That way there isn't dust to cloud up the water.

agabr123

yeah, i spent more time rinsing gravel than anything else with my tanks! it was terrible...

Amanda

Haha.
Me too.
I have BLUE gravel in my betta tank....AWFUL.

agabr123

i just bought enough sand that i'm converting my betta's tank ASAP, blue and green gravel mixed...such a headache.

i had the tank empty for a while for moving purposes, but some of the gravel was still in there and you would not BELIEVE the mess it made!

Amanda

Sand is not recommended for bettas. They sometimes eat it thinking that it's food.

agabr123

hmm, well i suppose then it'll be more expensive gravel. the kind i have is wonderful, i rinse it twice (for my own comfort) but it runs clear with the first rinse!

Amanda

That sounds like quality.
lol.

agabr123

its great, even though i'm a broke college student and it costs anywhere between $1.30-$2.50 for a 1lb bag....

Drew 43920

I have similar gravel and mine does fine.